Sardine vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sardine and Beef
- Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E , yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 197% more than Beef.
- Sardine contains 64 times more Vitamin D than Beef. While Sardine contains 193IU of Vitamin D, Beef contains only 3IU.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Beef is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+2838.5%
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Magnesium
+178.6%
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Phosphorus
+89.2%
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Potassium
+12.8%
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Copper
+91.8%
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Manganese
+1100%
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Selenium
+107.5%
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Sodium
-82.4%
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Zinc
+182.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
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Calcium
+2838.5%
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Magnesium
+178.6%
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Phosphorus
+89.2%
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Potassium
+12.8%
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Copper
+91.8%
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Manganese
+1100%
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Selenium
+107.5%
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Sodium
-82.4%
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Zinc
+182.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+1700%
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Vitamin E
+716%
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Vitamin D
+4700%
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Vitamin B5
+33.5%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+112.4%
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Vitamin K
+62.5%
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Vitamin B2
+76.2%
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Vitamin B6
+300.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.76
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Vitamin A
+1700%
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Vitamin E
+716%
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Vitamin D
+4700%
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Vitamin B5
+33.5%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+112.4%
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Vitamin K
+62.5%
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Vitamin B2
+76.2%
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Vitamin B6
+300.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.76
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+75.1%
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+2060%
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Protein
+11.9%
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Water
+10.2%
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+75.1%
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+2060%
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+11.9%
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+10.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-41.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+867.7%
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Saturated Fat
-41.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+867.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 24.62g | 27.55g | |
Fats | 11.45g | 6.54g | |
Calories | 208kcal | 169kcal | |
Calcium | 382mg | 13mg | |
Iron | 2.92mg | 3.04mg | |
Magnesium | 39mg | 14mg | |
Phosphorus | 490mg | 259mg | |
Potassium | 397mg | 352mg | |
Sodium | 307mg | 54mg | |
Zinc | 1.31mg | 3.7mg | |
Copper | 0.186mg | 0.097mg | |
Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.009mg | |
Selenium | 52.7µg | 25.4µg | |
Vitamin A | 108IU | 6IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 2µg | |
Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.25mg | |
Vitamin D | 193IU | 3IU | |
Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.1µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.074mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.4mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 5.76mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.481mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.669mg | |
Folate | 10µg | 7µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 4.21µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.6µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.359mg | |
Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.534mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.52mg | |
Leucine | 2.001mg | 2.833mg | |
Lysine | 2.26mg | 3.178mg | |
Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.871mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.299mg | |
Valine | 1.268mg | 1.603mg | |
Histidine | 0.725mg | 1.244mg | |
Cholesterol | 142mg | 85mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.375g | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 2.595g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.002g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.002g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 2.734g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.532g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.067g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)